Dusten
Dusten is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Thor's stone or dusty place.
Origin and history
Dusten is a masculine given name and variant spelling of Dustin. It likely derives from an Old Norse personal name meaning Thor's stone, or an Old English placename referring to a dusty area. It saw moderate use in the late 20th century in the U.S. but is currently very rare.
Popularity in the United States
1,374 babies in the United States have been named Dusten since 1880. It ranks #3339 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1921.
States where it is most popular
- TX (26.1 %)
- OH (23.9 %)
- CA (18.9 %)
- FL (7.2 %)
- TN (6.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 9 |
| 1970-1980 | 203 |
| 1980-1990 | 541 |
| 1990-2000 | 411 |
| 2000-2010 | 148 |
| 2010-2019 | 56 |
| 2020-2029 | 6 |
Nicknames
Dusty, Dust
Fun facts
- Dusten emerged as a modern phonetic spelling variation of the traditional name Dustin.
- The core element 'Dustin' traces back to the Old Norse name Þórsteinn, combining Thor with stone.